Thursday, February 28, 2019

Dearest Boy, Noah and Matilda And More

A short month so the last day rolled around a bit quicker. I put off until Wednesday morning preparing the "Dearest Boy" block for stitching. A variation of a Crossed Canoes block.

I completed my second quilt top from the "Noah and Matilda" pattern set by Dawn Ronningen and her daughter. I have linked you to a picture of the pattern cover so you can compare what the antique quilt design looks like. This time, I did nine blocks using mostly Di Ford fabrics. I doubled the size of the block patterns from eight inches to sixteen inches. The top measures about 64 inches square. I chose four blocks with flowers in a pot straight up and down. Then four that are flowers diagonal set for the corners. The center block, I chose a design with a wreath style center where I could add a fussy cut fabric.

I have partially sewn my first set of blocks together (I made 36 using mostly Kansas Troubles fabrics) and will be able to share that top soon. It is very different in style from this one. My hip had been bothering me making it difficult to get up and down to pick up blocks in order for the assembly of the top.

I also have some more blocks done for the "County Fair" quilt. I am in no rush to complete all the blocks.

One more block done for the "Autumn Love" quilt which is a Lori Holt design. Fun blocks.

So did you applique the crossed canoes? I have made that block a few times, but never using applique, of course. I love the way you used the stripes in the fabric to enhance the design.Great choices on your appliqued blocks. It all comes together nicely.You have many projects making progress--and I have to say that when you post the Lori Holt blocks the colors are always a surprise. Not what I am used to seeing in your post, but it is fun to mix things up now and then. Hope the hip pain subsides soon, and doesn't take up residence.

Your crossed canoe block looks awesome! I'm reminded of the first time I made that block--it was a disaster and it was even paper pieced. I managed to mess it up royally--lol! Love all your other wonderful projects as well, and can understand it being hard to decide what to work on.